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Copper Gluconate Background and Benefits

Copper gluconate, a chemical compound is a blue-green crystal at room temperature that is highly soluble in water, with the formula C12H22CuO14. The main use of copper gluconate in dietary supplements is to provide a bioavailable form of copper, which is an essential nutrient for all plants and animals.
Copper is a chemical element with atomic number 29, and the minimum daily requirement for copper is up to 3 milligrams (mg) per day. The human body normally contains 1.4 mg to 2.1 mg of copper per kilogram (kg) of body weight, primarily in the bones and muscles. Copper is a relatively common metal on earth, occurring both in pure form and in many minerals.
 
Animal protein, especially organ meats, is one of the most important dietary sources of copper. Nuts, seeds, and cereal grains are rich in copper gluconate. Dietary copper is absorbed in the intestine and bound to albumin. The liver regulates the concentration of copper in the bloodstream. The liver excretes excess copper from the body in the form of bile.
 
Copper is a component of many metalloenzymes and proteins in the body. It is essential for a variety of specific metabolic functions, especially for the growth and repair of various tissues.
 

Uses of copper gluconate

Among the most common uses of copper gluconate as a dietary supplement is to support healthy testosterone levels and red blood cells. It  upport bone growth and the immune system.

Signs that you may need copper gluconate

Because copper is relatively common and its requirement in the diet is low, copper deficiency does not occur under normal circumstances. Conditions most likely to cause copper deficiency include major gastrointestinal surgery, which can prevent the absorption of copper from the intestines. A rare genetic disorder, Menkes disease, can also prevent the metabolization of copper. The first signs of copper deficiency usually involve the blood, including various forms of anemia.